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memorize

/ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/verb

To learn something so well that you can recall it exactly, without looking.

Example sentences

  • “She memorized the whole poem for the school recital.”
  • “Actors must memorize hundreds of lines before opening night.”

Learning something 'by heart' means the same thing. British spelling is 'memorise'.

Synonyms for memorize

  • learn by heart
  • commit to memory

Antonyms

  • forget

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